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According to a new report by United Nations’ agency UN Women, Sexual violence against women and girls in Sudan has increased sharply during the country’s ongoing conflict.

About Sudan

• It is a Northeast African country.
• Bordering Countries: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt, Libya, Chad, and Central African Republic.
• Maritime Border: It shares its border with the Red Sea.
• Capital City: Khartoum

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Geographical Features of Sudan

• Terrain: It is mainly composed of vast plains and plateaus that are drained by the Nile River and its tributaries.
• Climate: The climate of Sudan varies from north to south. The northern part of Sudan is a desert climate, receiving little rainfall, shifting to semi-arid and the tropical savannah towards the South.
• Highest point: Jabal Marrah 
• River: The Nile River system is the dominant geographical feature, running from south to north across the country and draining all streams and rivers of Sudan.
• Natural Resources: Petroleum; small reserves of iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver, gold; hydropower

Source: DTE